In 2023, Portugal led the European textile and leather sector's natural gas consumption with an 8.38% increase, whereas Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy experienced notable declines of 3.07%, 6.54%, and 25.24% respectively. The Czech Republic displayed significant growth at 16.59%, while Ireland demonstrated an exceptional surge of 44.52%. Moderate increases were observed in Poland, Romania, and Netherlands. Persisting downward trends are evident in several countries including Slovakia, Spain, and Hungary, denoting potential challenges for these markets. Through the past five years, variability suggests a realignment in energy strategies reflective of broader market changes.
Moving forward, key trends to monitor in the European Textile and Leather Sector's natural gas consumption include:
- The impact of energy efficiency measures and their role in reducing overall consumption.
- Potential shifts towards alternative energy sources, which could dramatically alter natural gas usage patterns.
- The influence of geopolitical factors, especially concerning energy dependence and supply chain security.
- Regulatory changes and their implications for the sector's energy consumption strategies.
Top countries in Textile and Leather Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 9,780 | 2023 | +10.16% | +8.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 8,420 | 2023 | -1.03% | -3.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 6,590 | 2023 | -7.97% | -6.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6,150 | 2023 | +7.06% | -1.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6,120 | 2023 | -2.46% | -3.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5,630 | 2023 | -32.86% | -25.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4,410 | 2023 | +2.74% | +16.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 4,120 | 2023 | +5.73% | +3.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3,590 | 2023 | +4.51% | -2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2,700 | 2023 | +7.46% | +3.38% | View data |
